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1. deflected
   EthicsCandice Bergen (Conservative) asked Bardish Chagger (Liberal). substantive question.The answer avoids the specific question about a Privy Council warning and pivots to unrelated points about the commissioner and security.the Prime Minister will answer any questions asked of him by the Conflict of Interest and Ethics Commissioner.
2. deflected
   Government AppointmentsCandice Bergen (Conservative) asked Bardish Chagger (Liberal). substantive question.The answer ignores the question about the House leader's suitability and instead promotes the appointment process.it is this government that is putting forward an open, transparent, merit-based appointment process, which actually allows all Canadians to apply.
3. misdirected
   Government AppointmentsCandice Bergen (Conservative) asked Diane Lebouthillier (Liberal). loaded question.The answer addresses a different appointment entirely and ignores the question about the ethics commissioner.After a long, open, merit-based process, Ms. Meilleur stood out as the candidate best qualified for this position.
4. deflected
   Government AppointmentsMr. Gérard Deltell (Conservative) asked Amarjeet Sohi (Liberal). substantive question.The answer sidesteps the question on flouting Parliament and shifts to praising the infrastructure plan.the infrastructure bank is an important part of our ambitious plan to build and rebuild Canadian community infrastructure.
5. deflected
   Government AppointmentsMr. Gérard Deltell (Conservative) asked François-Philippe Champagne (Liberal). substantive question.The answer avoids the question about appointments before parliamentary approval and promotes the agency instead.That is exactly what we need to attract investments here in Canada.
6. deflected
   Canada Revenue AgencyThomas Mulcair (NDP) asked Diane Lebouthillier (Liberal). substantive question.The answer ignores the KPMG panel conflict question and recites general tax enforcement achievements.cracking down on tax evasion and aggressive tax avoidance is a priority for our government.
7. deflected
   Canada Revenue AgencyThomas Mulcair (NDP) asked Diane Lebouthillier (Liberal). substantive question.The answer repeats the same talking points and refuses to address the specific KPMG conflict request.Cracking down on tax evasion and aggressive tax avoidance is a priority for our government.
8. misdirected
   Government AppointmentsThomas Mulcair (NDP) asked Diane Lebouthillier (Liberal). loaded question.The answer defends the languages commissioner appointment but does not address the Senate versus commissioner partisanship contrast.We went through a long, open, transparent, merit-based process.
9. deflected
   Government AppointmentsThomas Mulcair (NDP) asked Bardish Chagger (Liberal). substantive question.The answer promotes the appointments process without addressing the recusal request.I have full confidence that the Canadian who is chosen to fill the post will take the responsibility very seriously.
10. deflected
    EthicsMr. Chris Warkentin (Conservative) asked Bardish Chagger (Liberal). substantive question.The answer shifts to contrasting government and opposition intentions instead of naming the island owner.what is clear is that the purpose and intentions of the opposition are very different from the purpose and intentions of this government.
11. deflected
    EthicsMr. Chris Warkentin (Conservative) asked Bardish Chagger (Liberal). loaded question.The answer pivots to the government's mandate and challenges facing Canadians without addressing ownership or reimbursement details.this government was elected to represent the very real challenges Canadians are facing.
12. deflected
    EthicsMr. Bernard Généreux (Conservative) asked Bardish Chagger (Liberal). substantive question.The answer states the Prime Minister will answer the commissioner but ignores the question about satisfaction with the trip choice.as the Prime Minister has said many times, he is happy to answer any questions the Ethics Commissioner may have for him.
13. deflected
    EthicsMs. Marilyn Gladu (Conservative) asked Bardish Chagger (Liberal). substantive question.The answer reiterates willingness to answer the commissioner and lists unrelated government achievements.our government is committed to responding to the very real challenges Canadians are facing.
14. misdirected
    EthicsMr. John Brassard (Conservative) asked Diane Lebouthillier (Liberal). rhetorical question.The answer discusses tax evasion efforts instead of addressing any secrets about the vacation ownership.our government is working extremely hard to crack down on tax evasion and aggressive tax avoidance in order to ensure that the tax system is fair and equitable for all Canadians.
15. misdirected
    EthicsMr. John Brassard (Conservative) asked Diane Lebouthillier (Liberal). rhetorical question.The answer highlights recovered tax revenue and contrasts with the prior government rather than addressing hidden secrets.I am very proud of our government, which has made cracking down on tax evasion and tax avoidance a priority.
16. deflected
    InfrastructureMs. Rachel Blaney (NDP) asked Amarjeet Sohi (Liberal). substantive question.The answer defends stakeholder engagement and the infrastructure bank without addressing why investors were not invited to committee.for the entire last year, we engaged with a wide range of stakeholders, municipalities, provinces, territories, labour unions, trade councils, the IMF, the World Bank, private investors, and our own pension funds
17. deflected
    InfrastructureMr. Alexandre Boulerice (NDP) asked Amarjeet Sohi (Liberal). loaded question.Answer promotes pension fund investments but ignores user fees and project selection concerns entirely.We want to make sure that they invest in our own country to create jobs here in our own country so that the middle class can grow and those people working hard to be part of the middle class have the opportunity for employment, communities that need infrastructure have the infrastructure to reduce traffic gridlock, and—
18. partly answered
    InfrastructureMs. Dianne L. Watts (Conservative) asked Amarjeet Sohi (Liberal). loaded question.Answer affirms independence and accountability but does not resolve the contradiction on cabinet control.We will make sure that the bank is an independent arm's-length crown corporation that is able to make decisions on its own but at the same time will be accountable to this House, to the people's House, to Parliament.
19. deflected
    InfrastructureMr. Luc Berthold (Conservative) asked Amarjeet Sohi (Liberal). loaded question.Answer defends pension funds and attacks the premise instead of addressing the Robin Hood accusation.I really do not understand why the member of the opposition is so much against organizations like Caisse de dépôt, which a very credible organization, or CPPIB, the teachers fund, or IMCO.
20. answered
    InfrastructurePierre Poilievre (Conservative) asked Amarjeet Sohi (Liberal). loaded question.Answer directly rebuts the de-risking claim by stating risk is shifted to the private sector.The bank will shift the risk to the private sector appropriate to the investment that it makes.
21. deflected
    InfrastructurePierre Poilievre (Conservative) asked Amarjeet Sohi (Liberal). loaded question.Answer pivots to past Conservative underfunding rather than addressing taxpayer backstop or lobbyist influence.One thing we have learned is that for the last decade the Conservative government underfunded infrastructure.
22. partly answered
    Air TransportationMr. Randall Garrison (NDP) asked Marc Garneau (Liberal). substantive question.Answer acknowledges the issue but provides no timeline or commitment beyond future statements.I am happy to tell my colleague that we are looking at this issue at this very moment and we will have more to say in due course.
23. partly answered
    Air TransportationMs. Hélène Laverdière (NDP) asked Marc Garneau (Liberal). substantive question.Answer repeats that the issue is under review without committing to repeal.as I just indicated, we are looking into this situation at this very moment.
24. deflected
    Natural ResourcesMr. John Barlow (Conservative) asked Jim Carr (Liberal). loaded question.Answer praises Alberta's contributions instead of addressing the NEB recommendations or energy sector attack.we on this side of the House continue to be proud of and impressed with the contribution of Alberta to the Canadian economy, principally in the energy sector.
25. deflected
    Natural ResourcesMrs. Stephanie Kusie (Conservative) asked Jim Carr (Liberal). loaded question.The answer welcomes the asker and praises Alberta's contributions without addressing the NEB relocation question.I would like to welcome the hon. member to the House.
26. deflected
    Natural ResourcesMr. Mark Strahl (Conservative) asked Jim Carr (Liberal). loaded question.The answer criticizes the prior regulatory system and promises future consultation instead of addressing the current timeline and red tape claims.We think that we can do better and that the regulatory system in Canada can be improved.
27. partly answered
    Natural ResourcesMr. Mark Strahl (Conservative) asked Jim Carr (Liberal). substantive question.The answer explains the Trans Mountain approval rationale but does not address the request for the Prime Minister to visit Burnaby and Vancouver.we approved the Trans Mountain expansion because we understand that the diversification of markets for Canadian oil and gas is vital for the future of the Alberta energy economy
28. partly answered
    Natural ResourcesMr. Blake Richards (Conservative) asked Jim Carr (Liberal). rhetorical question.The answer continues on job creation from the approved pipeline without addressing the rejected one referenced in the interruption.the pipeline expansion, and that will create 15,000 jobs, mostly for Albertans but also for British Columbians.
29. deflected
    Natural ResourcesMr. Blake Richards (Conservative) asked Jim Carr (Liberal). rhetorical question.The answer offers a brief environmental balancing statement without engaging the pipeline location query.
30. partly answered
    Temporary Foreign Worker ProgramMs. Brigitte Sansoucy (NDP) asked Mr. Rodger Cuzner (Liberal). substantive question.The answer acknowledges the Auditor General report and prior calls for review but does not specify new fixes or a timeline for the temporary foreign worker program.We have been moving on these recommendations and will continue to work with industry, with labour, and with employers to make sure that Canadians are first on the job, last off—
31. answered
    Immigration, Refugees and CitizenshipMs. Jenny Kwan (NDP) asked Mr. Serge Cormier (Liberal). loaded question.The answer directly addresses the refugee system commitments by outlining new measures for efficiency and backlog reduction.The board recently introduced new measures, including shorter, simpler hearings in order to make the process more efficient, productive, and fair.
32. partly answered
    HealthMs. Rachael Harder (Conservative) asked Jane Philpott (Liberal). substantive question.The answer notes existing autism research funding and surveillance efforts but does not address reversing the decision on the Canadian autism partnership funding request.In fact, we have funded research in the order of $40 million over the last five years for autism spectrum disorder.
33. deflected
    HealthMike Lake (Conservative) asked Jane Philpott (Liberal). substantive question.The answer discusses general supports but avoids any commitment to the specific funding request.One of the best ways that the federal government can support advancements in autism spectrum disorder is to support research, and we have done so in a significant way.
34. partly answered
    Indigenous AffairsMrs. Cathy McLeod (Conservative) asked Carolyn Bennett (Liberal). substantive question.The answer addresses root causes and family input but does not specify fixes for the intake process.I am looking forward to hearing the commission's response.
35. misdirected
    Public Services and ProcurementMr. Alupa Clarke (Conservative) asked Mr. Steven MacKinnon (Liberal). loaded question.The answer attacks the opposition's past record instead of addressing responsibility for Phoenix.The party opposite laid off 700 compensation advisers and, in order to post a false surplus, recorded $70 million in non-existent savings.
36. deflected
    Labelling of FoodMr. Pierre-Luc Dusseault (NDP) asked Jane Philpott (Liberal). substantive question.The answer affirms food safety and science but does not address support for the GMO labelling bill.We know that GMO products are safe.
37. partly answered
    EmploymentMrs. Shannon Stubbs (Conservative) asked Mr. Serge Cormier (Liberal). substantive question.The answer acknowledges impacts and offers relocation but does not address reversing the closure.People currently working at the centre will be able to keep their jobs at the new office, which will be about 100 kilometres away.
38. deflected
    Natural ResourcesMs. Elizabeth May (Green) asked Jim Carr (Liberal). substantive question.The answer explains the review process but does not address reconsidering the pipeline approval.We knew and announced at the time that this would be an interim step leading to a longer term reform of environmental assessment in Canada